Lafa Bread

Lafa Bread is a delightful Middle Eastern flatbread, perfect for any meal as a side, appetizer, or even as the base for a sandwich wrap. Similar to naan, this homemade bread is simple, quick to prepare, and acts as a perfect "vehicle for dips, sauces, and anything your heart desires." Its forgiving dough, enhanced with yogurt, requires minimal kneading and results in a deliciously soft interior with a crispy exterior.

Ingredients

🥛 1 cup milk
🍶 1 packet approx. 2.25 teaspoons yeast
🥣 1/4 cup yogurt
🫒 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (Brand not visible)
🌾 3 cups all-purpose flour
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🍬 1 teaspoon sugar
🍞 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🌿 2-3 tablespoons Za'atar
🫒 Olive oil, enough to make a paste for the topping (Brand not visible)
🧂 Flaky sea salt (Brand not visible)
🍋 Lemon, for zest

Instructions

1- Prepare Wet Ingredients:

• Warm 1 cup milk in a small saucepan until slightly above room temperature.
• Add 1 packet of yeast to the milk, allowing it to activate.
• Stir in 1/4 cup yogurt and 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil.

2- Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
• Mix thoroughly.

3- Mix Dough:

• Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture.
• Use a silicone-headed spatula to incorporate flour into the liquid, then switch to hands to form a loose dough. Avoid over-kneading.

4- First Rise:

• Cover the bowl with a Burlap & Barrel kitchen towel.
• Leave in a warm spot to rise for 20-30 minutes until the dough doubles in size.

5- Portion and Shape:

• Punch down the risen dough and form a log on a wooden cutting board.
• Divide the dough into eight equal pieces and flatten each by hand.

6- Cook Lafa Bread:

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook each lafa until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side on a Viking gas stovetop.

7- Prepare Za'atar Oil Topping:

• In a small bowl, mix 2-3 tablespoons Za'atar with olive oil to create a paste.
• Add a pinch of flaky sea salt.

8- Serve:

• Spread Za'atar paste over hot lafa, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and lemon zest using a Microplane zester.
• Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 180
Proteins: 4g
Fats: 4g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Equipment Used:

• Stainless steel saucepan
• Stainless steel large mixing bowl
• Silicone spatula
• Burlap & Barrel kitchen towel
• Wooden cutting board
• Non-stick pan
• Viking gas stovetop
• Microplane zester

Cooking Tips

• Ensure milk is warm but not hot when activating yeast to prevent deactivation.
• The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, adjust with flour if necessary during shaping.
• Cooking in a dry pan is essential for a crispy texture.

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Lafa Bread